Frederick “Freddie” Thompson refused bail in murder case

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Frederick “Freddie” Thompson was refused bail at the High Court on 3 October 2017 after being charged with murdering David Douglas. The charge concerns the death of Mr Douglas at Bridgefoot Street, Dublin, on 1 July 2016.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott rejected the application on several grounds, including that Mr Thompson was considered a flight risk. He was remanded in custody and is due to face trial at the Special Criminal Court.